Overview
ETE Patos de Minas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,475 people in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Patos de Minas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Patos de Minas, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,475 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's location in the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, means that effective treatment is important for downstream water quality. The treated effluent from ETE Patos de Minas is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Paraná River system. This river basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water supply. Proper wastewater management helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Patos de Minas is located at Avenida Ronaldo Fernandes de Souza, in the Quebéc neighborhood of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 13,475 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards and water quality criteria for wastewater discharges.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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